Hailing from Taldor, Sir Laribold Croome, the Gentleman Explorer, standsas one of the Society’s most unlikely and eccentric successes. He dresses in fine garments even while exploring the nastiest swamps, and his speech and movements are the epitome of aristocratic control and elegance. Sir Laribold is accompanied everywhere by his trusted manservant, Percy (N male halfling rogue 5). Independently wealthy, Sir Laribold funds his own missions and frequently hires qualified members of the Society to aid him on his exploits.

During expeditions, Percy scouts ahead, disarming traps, listening at doors, and announcing the arrival of his master. Sir Laribold trails behind, taking detailed notes, squinting through his monocle, and laying a thoughtful quill to his parchment. Armed with only a cane sword and jeweled dagger, Laribold insists on resolving all violent altercations by formal duel, even with obviously unintelligent monsters.